Religion & Resistance in Early Judaism

Religion and Resistance in Early Judaism prepares intermediate and advanced students of Greek to read and translate selections from 1 Maccabees and Josephus, with an emphasis on building knowledge of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The book also describes the religious and cultural clash between the classical world and early Judaism. It includes:

Historical context from Alexander the Great to JosephusGreek text of 1 Maccabees 1:1-4:61Selections of Greek from Josephus's life, Jewish War, and Antiquities of the JewsNotes on the grammar and syntax of each selection of Greek text, including numerous cross references to Greek and biblical literatureA comprehensive glossary of Greek terms and a select bibliographyForeword written by Dr. Paul Maier